Most dog breeds possess a breed specific health problem usually to do with the way their bodies are designed. The Dachshund suffers from back problems due to its low set back and the short-necked breeds such as the Bulldog can be prone to breathing difficulties. The Labrador Retriever is no exception to the rule and probably the most common health issue this dog encounters is hip dysplasia. Canine... 

Just as important as choosing the right Shih Tzu is choosing the right vet to care for him. I am a believer in doing your homework and taking the time to investigate your options. This way, you’ll be making sure that your pet gets the best care possible. 1. Ask your breeder and other dog owners for recommendations, since no reputable breeder would use a vet that is unprofessional or incompetent.... 

Statistics show that nearly 85% of all adult men suffer from some type of intestinal problem. The list of intestinal disorders that plague mankind is long and most of them arise from an improper diet. The following common intestinal problems occur: Diverticular Disease results from the weakening of the muscular walls in the colon due to lack of fiber or bulk in the digested food. Hernia develops... 

Your body is a wonderful mind body spirit map that can guide you to create all the love, happiness and abundance you want in your life. Enhancing your mind body and spirit by mastering how to read this map is an intriguing journey in self awareness. Louise Hay was an early pioneer in understanding how stress, personal values, beliefs and fears affect the body temple’s health. Let us now look... 

As a woman, it is very important that you educate yourself in every facet of women’s health, because it covers a broad spectrum right from general health down to the narrower focus of reproductive health. Women’s health is a big issue from pregnancy to infections, to infertility When it comes to health, men and women experience and react to various conditions differently. Both need to engage... 

Mental health is a loaded phrase that has a lot of stigma attached to it. People are often frightened that they will be labelled as mentally ill and mental health issues are usually discussed in whispers if they’re spoken about at all. But physical health, the counterpart of mental health is a perfectly acceptable term. People are prepared to talk openly about their physical health issues –... 

The well-known comics ‘Peanuts’ made beagles a popular choice among many families. With its cheerful and loyal disposition, it isn’t difficult to understand just why. While the beagle has its roots in hunting, commonly used in seasonal fox hunts, it has gradually gained popularity as family companions. Beagles Appearance – The Beagle has a keen sense of scent and an innate talent... 

As adolescents, boys get their information about sexuality and men’s sexual health from their peers. As teens, locker room talk may titillate, but it provides little in the way of accurate information about men’s health issues. Unfortunately, while adult women are likely to seek out information from professionals, men are more reticent to discuss questions about men’s sexual health... 

Sometimes, even when you have followed your doctor’s or nutritionist’s weight-loss instructions exactly, you still notice you’re not able to lose much weight. You may feel like you’ve done everything you can: counting calories, controlling how much food you eat at once, and even working out or exercising regularly. Yet you still can’t seem to lose much weight at all. You... 

Never thought you would grow old? Never thought you would be like your parents? Many of us baby boomers, now age 43-61 are beginning to face health care issues our parents face on a daily basis and we are surprised and shocked this is happening to us. We simply can’t believe it. How many of us have middle aged brothers and sisters? When we talk to them discussion always moves to the health...